Read the following paragraph from a department directive: 'The Oakwood Police Department is launching 'Operation Safe Streets' next month. This initiative will increase foot patrols in the downtown business district between 8 PM and 2 AM on weekends. Officers assigned to this detail are encouraged to engage in non-enforcement conversations with local business owners and residents to build rapport. The stated goal is to enhance public trust and visibility, thereby deterring opportunistic crimes like vandalism and public intoxication.' What is the main idea of this directive?
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A
Officers will primarily focus on making more arrests for vandalism and public intoxication.
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B
Officers will be required to patrol the downtown business district between 8 PM and 2 AM.
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C
A new initiative is being started to improve community relations and deter crime through increased officer presence.
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D
The most important part of 'Operation Safe Streets' is talking to business owners.